Objective To evaluate the effect of BinaxNOW rapid diagnostic devices for malaria in the field. Methods The symptomatic patients were detected by using the BinaxNOW devices and the results were compared with the microscopic examination of Giemsa-stained blood smears(as a golden standard). The sensitivity and specificity were calculated. The double-blind method was used in this study. Results In 443 symptomatic patients,151 cases were positive for malaria. The sensitivity was 98.69% and the specificity was 100%,and the coincidence rate of BinaxNOW with the microscopic examination was 99.55%. The sensitivity and specificity of Plasmodium falciparum were 100% and 99.66%,respectively,and the coincidence rate was 99.76%. The sensitivity and specificity of non-falciparum Plasmodium were 90.91% and 100%,respectively,and the coincidence rate was 99.36%. Conclusion The BinaxNOW rapid diagnostic devices for malaria are sensitive,specific,and stable for malaria diagnosis in the field.